Picture of FDR in a wheel chair within his memorial
From Adversity to Presidency NPS Photo

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
2024266841
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: Presidents · Wars and Conflicts · World War II

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Photos

  • Statue of Eleanor Roosevelt
    NPS Photo
  • An up-close photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Face
    NPS Photo
  • A four tier cascade of water flows
    Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith
  • Vivid pink colors surround the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
    Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12